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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.64, 1,516.74 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.64, 1,516.74 and 599.80 is: 899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.64 : 1,516.74 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.64/1,516.74 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.64x = 1,516.74 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.64x = 909,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,740.65/1,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.27

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